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| image = [[Image:Black Lion_TRO2750.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Black Lion_TRO2750.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Black Lion | + | | name = ''Black Lion'' |
| manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | ||
| Use = Battlecruiser | | Use = Battlecruiser | ||
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| Mass = 802,000 tons | | Mass = 802,000 tons | ||
| Length = 772 m | | Length = 772 m | ||
| − | | Sail Diameter = 1 | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,433 m |
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
| Top Thrust = 2.5 g | | Top Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
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| Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 | | Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 | ||
| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 18x [[NAC/30]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[White Shark]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[Barracuda]] | ||
| + | * 32x [[NAC/20]] | ||
| Armor = 841.5 tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | | Armor = 841.5 tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 4 | | DropShip Capacity = 4 | ||
| Crew = 208 | | Crew = 208 | ||
| Grav Decks = 2 - 65 and 85 meter diameter | | Grav Decks = 2 - 65 and 85 meter diameter | ||
| − | | Escape Pods/ | + | | Escape Pods/Lifeboats = 20 |
| Heat Sinks = 1837 [[Double Heat Sink]]s | | Heat Sinks = 1837 [[Double Heat Sink]]s | ||
| Structural Integrity = 75 | | Structural Integrity = 75 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Black Lion'''''-class battlecruiser, named for former [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]]'s famous battlecruiser, was developed after it became apparent that the infamous ''[[Cameron (WarShip)|Cameron]]'' class ships were not living up to their design specifications. Bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the [[Star League Defense Force]] awarded a contract in [[2689]] to [[Boeing Interstellar]] for a modified version of the design it had submitted during the contract competition that led to the creation of ''Cameron''. Despite the unusual nature of its genesis, the ''Black Lion'' exceeded all expectations and Boeing would build two per year for the next 31 years. | + | The '''''Black Lion'''''-class battlecruiser, named for former [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]]'s famous battlecruiser, was developed after it became apparent that the infamous ''[[Cameron (WarShip)|Cameron]]'' class ships were not living up to their design specifications. Bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the [[Star League Defense Force]] awarded a contract in [[2689]] to [[Boeing Interstellar]] for a modified version of the design it had submitted during the contract competition that led to the creation of the ''Cameron''. Despite the unusual nature of its genesis, the ''Black Lion'' exceeded all expectations and Boeing would build two per year for the next 31 years. |
| − | The ''Black Lion's'' three [[Carston Pegasus]] interplanetary engines generate almost twice as much thrust as those used on the ''Cameron'' Class. With less weight than the ''Cameron'', the ''Black Lion'' became one of the quickest [[WarShip]]s of its size, but the size and complexity of the engines cause an increase in engine breakdowns due to maintenance difficulties. The ''Black Lion'''s second important improvement over the Cameron is increased armor protection. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy [[ | + | The ''Black Lion's'' three [[Carston Pegasus]] interplanetary engines generate almost twice as much thrust as those used on the ''Cameron'' Class. With less weight than the ''Cameron'', the ''Black Lion'' became one of the quickest [[WarShip]]s of its size, but the size and complexity of the engines cause an increase in engine breakdowns due to maintenance difficulties. The ''Black Lion'''s second important improvement over the ''Cameron'' is increased armor protection. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, and its four [[Docking collar|docking rings]] can handle the largest [[DropShip]]s. |
| − | The ''Black Lion''s lived up to most of the admirals' expectations, leading battle fleets into action and easily dominating battles in the [[Periphery]]. However like many [[Star League era]] WarShips, ''Black Lion''s cannot cope with swarms of enemy fighters and this proved their undoing during the [[Great House]]s' so-called [[Hidden | + | The ''Black Lion''s lived up to most of the admirals' expectations, leading battle fleets into action and easily dominating battles in the [[Periphery]]. However like many [[Star League era]] WarShips, ''Black Lion''s cannot cope with swarms of enemy fighters and this proved their undoing during the [[Great House]]s' so-called [[Hidden Wars]] and against the SDS drones surrounding [[Terra]]. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The most controversial aspect of the ''Black Lion'' is its choice of weapons | + | The most controversial aspect of the ''Black Lion'' is its choice of weapons: the vessel does not have a single energy weapon. The ''Black Lion'' mounts exclusively cannons and missiles as its primary weapons, four turrets carrying Scarsbrough [[NAC/30|30 Series]] autocannons and two turrets capable of firing [[White Shark]] missiles. The battlecruiser also carries four turrets of smaller autocannon and six tubes firing [[Barracuda]] missiles. The designers used only non–energy weapons so the ship could mount a smaller and lighter power system. The main drawback to this choice of weapons is that the ship must devote interior space to carrying ammunition and the need of regular ammo shipments to avoid the risk of ammo exhaustion in prolonged engagements. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Black Lion'' 63,700 tons of cargo split between an launch bays for 10 [[Small Craft]] and 18 | + | The ''Black Lion'' 63,700 tons of cargo split between an launch bays for 10 [[Small Craft]] and 18 aerospace fighters. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Less than a dozen ''Black Lion''s survived [[Operation | + | Less than a dozen ''Black Lion''s survived [[Operation LIBERATION]] to accompany the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus Fleet]], but each has become prized by the [[Clans]] as [[Galaxy]] flagships. The Clans have made few changes to these vessels, save for installing [[HarJel]] Hull Sealant technology and [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] systems. |
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| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Black Lion TRO2750.jpg|Original ''Black Lion'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | |
| − | + | Black Lion (Battlecruiser) TRO3057r.png|Clan refit ''Black Lion'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | |
| + | SLS Tripitz.jpg|Destruction of SLS ''Tripitz'' from ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | *''ComStar'', p. 46 | + | * ''ComStar'', p. 46 |
| − | *''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 119 | + | * ''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 119 |
| − | *''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', pp. | + | * ''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', pp. 108–109 |
| − | *''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. | + | * ''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 136–137 |
| − | *''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. | + | * ''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 150–151 |
| − | *''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. | + | * ''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 148–149 |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category:Battlecruiser classes|Black Lion]] | [[Category:Battlecruiser classes|Black Lion]] | ||
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[[Category:Large WarShips]] | [[Category:Large WarShips]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Capellan Confederation WarShip classes]] | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 10 November 2022
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| Black Lion | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Interstellar |
| Introduced | 2691 |
| Production Year | 2691[1] |
| Use | Battlecruiser |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 5,881,527,001 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 802,000 tons |
| Length | 772 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1,433 m |
| Fuel | 1,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 17 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 841.5 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 4 |
| Crew | 208 |
| Grav Decks | 2 - 65 and 85 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | |
| Heat Sinks | 1837 Double Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 75 |
| BV (1.0) | 247,597[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 213,343[3] |
Contents
Description
The Black Lion-class battlecruiser, named for former Director-General James McKenna's famous battlecruiser, was developed after it became apparent that the infamous Cameron class ships were not living up to their design specifications. Bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the Star League Defense Force awarded a contract in 2689 to Boeing Interstellar for a modified version of the design it had submitted during the contract competition that led to the creation of the Cameron. Despite the unusual nature of its genesis, the Black Lion exceeded all expectations and Boeing would build two per year for the next 31 years.
The Black Lion's three Carston Pegasus interplanetary engines generate almost twice as much thrust as those used on the Cameron Class. With less weight than the Cameron, the Black Lion became one of the quickest WarShips of its size, but the size and complexity of the engines cause an increase in engine breakdowns due to maintenance difficulties. The Black Lion's second important improvement over the Cameron is increased armor protection. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy aerospace fighters, and its four docking rings can handle the largest DropShips.
The Black Lions lived up to most of the admirals' expectations, leading battle fleets into action and easily dominating battles in the Periphery. However like many Star League era WarShips, Black Lions cannot cope with swarms of enemy fighters and this proved their undoing during the Great Houses' so-called Hidden Wars and against the SDS drones surrounding Terra.
Armament
The most controversial aspect of the Black Lion is its choice of weapons: the vessel does not have a single energy weapon. The Black Lion mounts exclusively cannons and missiles as its primary weapons, four turrets carrying Scarsbrough 30 Series autocannons and two turrets capable of firing White Shark missiles. The battlecruiser also carries four turrets of smaller autocannon and six tubes firing Barracuda missiles. The designers used only non–energy weapons so the ship could mount a smaller and lighter power system. The main drawback to this choice of weapons is that the ship must devote interior space to carrying ammunition and the need of regular ammo shipments to avoid the risk of ammo exhaustion in prolonged engagements.
Cargo
The Black Lion 63,700 tons of cargo split between an launch bays for 10 Small Craft and 18 aerospace fighters.
Variants
Less than a dozen Black Lions survived Operation LIBERATION to accompany the Exodus Fleet, but each has become prized by the Clans as Galaxy flagships. The Clans have made few changes to these vessels, save for installing HarJel Hull Sealant technology and Lithium-Fusion Battery systems.
Named Vessels
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Schwarzer Löwe.
Gallery
Original Black Lion from TRO:2750
Clan refit Black Lion from TRO:3057
Destruction of SLS Tripitz from ComStar
_TRO3057r.png)
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Black Lion
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 301
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 17, "Black Lion" WarShip record sheet
- ComStar, p. 46
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 119
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, pp. 108–109
- Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 136–137
- Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 150–151
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 148–149
Bibliography
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- ComStar
- Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League
- Field Manual: Updates
- Hide and Seek (BattleCorps Scenario)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3072
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3057
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised